Validator.md

Documentation for Validator.java

Class: Validator

The Validator class is responsible for validating the moves of chess pieces based on the rules of chess.

Constructor:

• public Validator(): Initializes a new instance of the Validator class.

Methods:

• public boolean validation(int type, int color, int x1, int x2, int y1, int y2):
  • Validates whether a move is legal based on the type and color of the piece and the coordinates of the move.
  • Parameters:
    • type: An integer representing the type of the piece (1 = Pawn, 2 = Rook, 3 = Knight, 4 = Bishop, 5 = Queen, 6 = King).
    • color: An integer representing the color of the piece (0 = White, 1 = Black).
    • x1: The x-coordinate of the starting position.
    • x2: The x-coordinate of the ending position.
    • y1: The y-coordinate of the starting position.
    • y2: The y-coordinate of the ending position.
  • Returns:
    • A boolean indicating whether the move is valid.

Usage Example:

public static void main(String[] args) {
    Validator validator = new Validator();
    boolean isValid = validator.validation(1, 0, 2, 2, 7, 5); // Validate a move for a white pawn
    System.out.println("Is the move valid? " + isValid);
}